10th Planet Redlands:
Sean, you’re a mellow guy, tell us about the gas station incident?
Sean Bollinger:
I was minding my own business, then someone asked me for money.
He was blunt about it. I’m mellow and avoid fights at all costs.
But dude wanted to pick a fight and pushed it and got in my face.
He asked for money for his dog. He was pretty strung out and tweeking.
And yeah, he got in my face. No sucker punch or anything but I took him down, kept the mount position, and held him in a gift wrap until the cops showed up.
So this happened today when I was on my way back from the gym. The cops told me this guy had two warrants out for his arrest. Even though he left in an ambulance, his punk ass went to jail after
Posted by Sean Bollinger on Saturday, July 21, 2018
10th Planet Redlands:
What’s your favorite position in jiu jitsu?
Sean Bollinger:
It’s gotta be the back. I look at Rear Naked Choke(RNC) as the most O.G. choke there is.
Even back when I was doing a lot of rubberguard, the RNC was the end all be all. The “I’ll Kill You!” position.
10th Planet Redlands:
You’ve offered a ton to the Rubberguard system. How did you come up with the Double Bagger?
Sean Bollinger:
I was doing basic Rubberguard path, then at Jiu Claw, guys would roll out too quick.
I would break them down with Mission Control, then Zombie their arm, Kung Fu move on them with my foot on their hip and they would turn away and blast out. When I was younger I was more flexible and keeping them in the Double Bagger was a way to keep them in front of me. It closes any gaps.
10th Planet Redlands:
What advice do you have for up-and-comers with Rubberguard?
Sean Bollinger:
Focus on the basics before the crazy techniques, especially when you don’t have flexibility.
Learn the angles, and naturally, you’ll gain the flexibility.
Work your way up to cooler moves.
10th Planet Redlands:
How have you seen the 10th planet game change from early days?
Sean Bollinger:
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu continues to be what it set out to be.
Basic jiu jitsu taken to the next level, and then to the next level.
Eddie Bravo and the whole crew keep their word, and continue creating, and figuring out the best things that work.
Even with the leg locks, we have some good leg lockers in the system. Also getting away from gi to specialize in nogi, staying true to work on the evolution of the system.
10th Planet Redlands:
What were some memorable times for you in jiu jitsu?
Sean Bollinger:
The Ryan Couture fight. It was scary and i was super intimidated.
It was Randy Couture’s son and really good test for me.
I was happy with the result of that fight. I learned so much!
Sean’s the most OG of all OG 10th Planet Masters. The second Blackbelt and innovator of so many foundational systems of assassination key to the 10th Planet system. It’s always a learning experience and I suggest everyone take advantage of his locality and train with him.
Here s a little thing about me: I used to be a pump jockey. Oh yeah. I know it s hard to believe now, on account of my extraordinary eloquence and white-collar appearance, but when I was 18-20 years old, I worked at one of the two remaining full-service gas stations in my Kansas town. I d repair tires and change water pumps and flush transmissions, but most importantly, every time an old lady would roll her Caprice Classic onto the drive, a little bell would ring, and I d hop out there like Dwight Eisenhower was still the president.
The hose at a gas pump is one of those things you just shouldn’t pull on. You know, like someone’s finger when they tell you to do exactly that. Sure, it probably won’t break, but really, you have nothing to gain and so much to lose. I’m generally terrified of driving away still attached to the hose and what’s equally horrifying is the gas that would spill. Especially how flammable that is and how I’d probably have to pay for all the gas I spilled. It’s so expensive and dangerous. Just steer clear.